mysql-server"Way more intuitve than MS SQL Server. I like using it with MySQL Workbench."

virtualbox-guest-additions-iso"Install this on the virtual OS. From Virtual Box menu "Devices" within virtual OS. Choose "Insert Guest Additions CD Image". This will auto-resize the virtual OS window, which is very helpful, and allow use of a shared folder which is also very helpful!"

mysql-workbench"Really useful. Easily make models, where normalization is enforced. Then you can convert those models into SQL code to create tables! And I agree, Murach's book is a good companion."